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    How to Make Taco Bowls

    Published: Aug 26, 2022 Modified: May 22, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

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    Learn How to Make Taco Bowls and transform everything you love about taco night into an easy, crunchy, taco salad recipe! Learn how to make my easy tortilla bowl recipe in under 20 minutes using simple ingredients.

    taco salad in a tortilla bowl on a white plate with a metal fork
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    • Air Fryer Taco Bowls
    • Taco Bowl Recipe FAQs
    • Taco Bowl Ingredients
    • Taco Salad Toppings
    • How to Make a Tortilla Bowls in the Air Fryer
    • How much taco meat per person?
    • Tortilla Bowl Recipe Tips
    • Best Taco Recipes
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    Air Fryer Taco Bowls

    If you're like me, in your kitchen, hot summers equal easy dinners that avoid turning the oven or stove on. That's why I love this easy taco salad: it checks all those boxes and more!

    Using simple ingredients you probably already have and requiring minimal prep, this is an easy taco bowls recipe I know you will want to make again.

    Everyone in my family loves these scrumptious taco tortilla bowls, and I love how they're packed with hearty protein and plenty of veggies! These also make a great meal prep idea for school or work. Let's dig in!

    Taco Bowl Recipe FAQs

    Do you eat taco salad hot or cold?

    Taco salad can be enjoyed either hot or cold, it's entirely up to you and your preference. Personally, I love enjoying the cool, crisp lettuce combined with the warm taco meat - yum!

    What are good foods to serve with taco salad?

    Serve taco salad with Mexican rice, chips and salsa, elote (Mexican Street Corn), or guacamole. The ideas are endless!

    Taco Bowl Ingredients

    • Burrito-size tortillas
    • Cooking spray

    Taco Salad Toppings

    • Taco meat
    • Taco seasoning
    • Sautéed peppers and onions
    • Lettuce
    • Tomato
    • Cheese
    • Queso
    • Salsa

    Ultimately what goes inside your taco bowls is up to you, but no matter what creation you choose, you are sure to end up with a delicious, crunch-worthy easy dinner!

    taco salad ingredients with labels

    How to Make a Tortilla Bowls in the Air Fryer

    1. Preheat your air fryer to 375℉. Place a large, heat-proof mixing bowl in the air fryer basket. Spray a tortilla with cooking spray and place it inside the bowl, molding it to the bowl. Allow for folds. Place a smaller mixing bowl on top of the tortilla to sandwich it between the bowls. taco salad tortilla shell in the air fryer
    2. Cook on 375℉ for 12 minutes, or until golden and crispy. finished taco salad tortilla shell in the air fryer
    3. Let cool before removing the tortilla. Repeat for as many bowls as you need, then fill with desired ingredients.
    taco salad in a tortilla bowl on a white plate

    How much taco meat per person?

    Per taco, the average person will need about 2 ounces of taco meat, plus other fillings. A taco bowl calls for slightly more - treat it as about 2 tacos, or 4 ounces of taco meat.

    So, if you are serving a family of 4, you will need around 16 ounces of taco meat - 1 pound of ground beef. Follow this chart on how much taco meat per person for easy reference:

    Number of People at the TableAmount of Taco Meat Needed
    28 ounces or ½ pound taco meat
    312 ounces or ¾ pound taco meat
    416 ounces or 1 pound taco meat
    520 ounces or 1¼ pounds taco meat
    624 ounces or 1½ pounds taco meat
    728 ounces or 1¾ pounds taco meat
    832 ounces or 2 pounds taco meat

    My crockpot taco meat recipe uses 3 pounds of taco meat, so it creates plenty for this taco bowl recipe with room for leftovers!

    Tortilla Bowl Recipe Tips

    • Want to meal prep for lunches or dinner? I recommend storing the salad toppings in divided meal prep containers and tossing everything together when ready to eat.
    • Cook and freeze taco meat ahead of time in portions to thaw and use for these bowls whenever you want them!

    Best Taco Recipes

    • Birria Tacos
    • Taco Soup
    • Keto Taco Casserole
    • Carne Asada Tacos
    • Try all our Beef Taco Recipes!

    You can use any leftover taco meat to make taco salad. That's one of the best parts about this easy tortilla bowl recipe!

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    Taco Bowl Recipe

    My Taco Bowl Recipe is everything you love about taco night transformed into an easy, crunchy, taco salad! Learn how to make taco bowls in under 20 minutes using simple ingredients.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time12 minutes mins
    Total Time17 minutes mins
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: how to make a taco bowl, how to make taco bowls, taco bowl recipe
    Servings: 1 tortilla bowl
    Calories: 184kcal
    Author: Isabel Laessig

    Equipment

    • 1 Air fryer
    • 2 Mixing bowls 1 large and 1 smaller

    Ingredients

    • 1 Burrito size tortilla
    • Cooking spray

    See our Beef Temperature Chart for helpful tips on cooking any cut of beef!

    Instructions

    • Preheat your air fryer to 375℉. Place a large mixing bowl in the air fryer basket. Spray a tortilla with cooking spray and place it inside the bowl molding it to the bowl. Allow for folds. Place a smaller mixing bowl on top of the tortilla to sandwich it between the bowls.
      1 Burrito size tortilla, Cooking spray
      taco salad tortilla shell in the air fryer
    • Cook for 12 minutes at 375℉, or until golden and crispy. Let cool before removing the tortilla. Fill with your favorite taco meat recipe and taco salad ingredients and repeat for as many bowls as you need!
      finished taco salad tortilla shell in the air fryer

    Notes

    • Want to meal prep for lunches or dinner? I recommend storing the salad toppings in divided meal prep containers and tossing everything together when ready to eat.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tortilla bowl | Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 442mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 2mg
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